Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit
If you are Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit and when the Corona Virus lockdown restrictions are finally lifted, you will have a bit of a rush to get your Move to Luxembourg completed before the end of the Brexit transition Period. The transition period is currently set to end on the 31st December 2020 but this may be delayed due to the chaos caused by the Corona Virus.
Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit
The team at Advance Moves International Removals have put together this brief guide to help you when Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit. You may still be able to move to Luxembourg after the Brexit transition period ends but you will no doubt find that the process of moving to Luxembourg and then Living in Luxembourg will be a lot more complicated.
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But as well as Moving to Luxembourg, you will then need to gain resident status to be able to stay there.
Becoming a resident in Luxembourg
If you are resident in Luxembourg before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, you will be able to stay in Luxembourg but you are required to register at the local town hall (“commune”) when you arrive.
If you are planning to stay in Luxembourg for more than 90 days, then you must make a declaration of arrival (déclaration d’arrivée) at your local town hall (commune) in your locality within 8 days.
Within 3 months of arrival, you will need to get an address registration certificate (déclaration d’enregistrement) from the Commune. The Luxembourg government has more information on registering in Luxembourg. for your purusal.
If you are applying for a nationality or residency and require a ’casier judiciaire’, you must apply for a police certificate from the ACRO Criminal Records Office. If you have never resided in the UK,then please record this in the ‘additional information’ section on the application form.
Living in Luxembourg after Brexit
If you have lived in Luxembourg legally for a continuous period of at least 5 years, then you automatically acquire the right of permanent residence in Luxembourg. You can get an ‘attestation de séjour permanent’ from your local commune or you can fill in the ‘attestation’ form and send it to the address on the form.
More information on Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit
For further information on Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit then read the Luxembourg government’s guidance on residency rules and registration processes.
Passports in Luxembourg after Brexit
All the rules on travel within the EU will stay the same until the transition period ends on 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to travel to countries in the Schengen area or elsewhere in the EU with your UK passport as before.
You can apply for or renew your British passport online from Luxembourg. if you need to do so.Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. You’ll need to renew your passport before travelling if you do not have enough time left on it.
Driving in Luxembourg after Brexit
You should exchange your UK license for a Luxembourg one if you are living in Luxembourg. You can still use your Luxembourg license in the UK, for a short visit or exchange it for a UK license without having to take a re-test if you return to live in the UK.
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Driving license rules will stay the same until 31 December 2020.
Further information can be found on the Luxembourg government’s guidance on licences. and also road travel in Luxembourg Also you can read the European Union’s guidance on exchanging or renewing your driving licence.
Moving by Hire Van to Luxembourg
If you are thinking of renting a hire van for your move to Luxembourg or even one way van hire to Luxembourg then have a read of the advance moves van hire page for more information. When Moving to Luxembourg after Brexit it is very often easier and cheaper to use a professional mover like advance moves.
Healthcare in Luxembourg after Brexit
If you are living in Luxembourg or move there permanently before 31 December 2020 and gain resident status, you’ll have life-long healthcare rights in Luxembourg, provided you remain resident.
For more information on healthcare in Luxembourg read the guidance on accessing healthcare in Luxembourg and how to register.
State healthcare: S1
If you live in Luxembourg and receive an exportable UK pension, contribution-based Employment Support Allowance or another exportable benefit, you may currently be entitled to state healthcare paid for by the UK. You must apply for a certificate of entitlement known as an S1 certificate.
You can apply for an S1 certificate through the Business Services Authority.
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
If you are resident in Luxembourg, you must not use your EHIC from the UK to access healthcare in Luxembourg.
When you travel from Luxembourg for a temporary stay in another European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland, you can use an EHIC to access state-provided healthcare in that country.
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Working in Luxembourg
If you are registered as a resident in Luxembourg, you have the right to work in Luxembourg. For further information read our guidance on working in an EU country.
Check if you need to apply for a UK criminal records certificate, known in Luxembourg as a ‘casier judiciare.’
If you are resident in Luxembourg on or before 31 December 2020, you will maintain your right to work, as long as you remain resident in Luxembourg.
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